Keygene will share its knowledge and expertise on crops and the use of keygenes crop innovation platforms. Wur is a large, powerful ecosystem that you certainly want. The indian farmer is an entrepreneur, says vikram shriram. Major societal challenges have both a global and local dimension. Keygene s headquarters is located in wageningen, gelderland, nl 6708. Keygene is proud of its collaborative spirit, and the project with ball has been especially satisfying, as it has directly impacted current breeding and product development, says arjen j. He worked 10 years for the wageningen based wur institute plant research international. Agropagesicrisat, keygene ink research partnership. How dna sequencing technologies revolutionizes crop innovation. Keygene and kultevat reach milestones in russian dandelion. Jun 11, 2019 agrobiotech company keygene has been located at the agro business park, part of wageningen campus, since 1989. Crystal crop inks loi with keygene for improving seed biz.
A single research project within our digital phenotyping facility with, for example, 1,000 plants generates a huge amount of data. The whole genome profiling method, a new technology platform for molecular breeding keygene and amplicon express announce whole genome profiling, a method that enables fast and efficient whole genome sequencing of plant and animal genomes 450 mbp melon genome sequenced. A new seed variety in europes heavily regulated gmo arena can cost a hundred million dollars and require 12 to 14 years of research and development, according to keygenes arjen van tunen. Keygenes four strategic shareholders are also the companys main customers. Please rsvp online by april 27th at the link below. The government of the netherlands recently published a brochure, presenting a brief overview of the role of dutch companies, policymakers and. Mar 27, 2015 interview in dutch with arjen van tunen keygene and bas van eerdt wps about keygene s phenotyping facility, phenofab, phenofab is expanded with a new system of wps. Other parts of the world, in particular china, india and brazil, are agro super powers which are a perfect outlet for our technology.
Virtual reality breeding tool was explained by keygenesceo arjen van tunen. Conference attendees were able to step into the virtual breeding world by a demo in keygenesbooth. Keygene ceo arjen van tunen added that his company has already generated improved genes for innovative traits, including insect resistance and drought tolerance in various crops, and that. Arjen van tunen and his fellow scientists are correct, this yard pest may be the basis of sustainable and highly profitable rubber production. The virtual reality breeding tool world food innovations. Wageningen, provincie gelderland, nederlandmeer dan 500 connecties. Ball, keygene complete genome sequenceassembly of impatiens. It began at a company called keygene, founded by arjen van tunen, a pioneer of the community. Keygene and kultevat reach milestones in russian dandelion natural rubber. Bayer cropscience, being a major player in hybrid oilseed rape, is a preferred strategic partner for keygene and creates a perfect outlet for one of our most powerful genetic improvement.
Keygene india inauguration and symposium on new breeding. He serves as board member on several associations including europabio, the european biotechnology association, niaba, the dutch biotechnology association and food valley, a consortium for food innovations in the netherlands. Agrobiotech company keygene has been located at the agro business park, part of wageningen campus, since 1989. Breakthrough innovations for better and healthier crops. Keygene and icrisat will work together on innovative approaches for trait development and gene discovery. This collaboration will enable masls growth in existing key markets as well as new markets and deliver superior hybrids in focus crops, helping drive the companys seeds business into the next orbit of growth. May 29, 2018 the loi was signed by icrisat deputy directorgeneral research acting kiran k. From harbour improvement to coastal protection, from pipeline works to demolition, depend on our team for solid advice, madetomeasure solutions and prompt support.
Arjen van tunen of keygene, wageningen read 65 publications contact arjen van tunen. This will result in improved nongm crop varieties and increased masl business in india and asia, said arjen van tunen, ceo of keygene. Kiran sharma, deputy director general of icrisat and dr. Keygene competitors, revenue and employees owler company. Interview in dutch with arjen van tunen keygene and bas van eerdt wps about keygenes phenotyping facility, phenofab, phenofab is expanded with a. Agropageswill europe embrace precise plant breeding or. The loi was signed by icrisat deputy directorgeneral research acting kiran k. Keygene s ceo arjen van tunen talks about dutch firms being among the world leaders in the seed business. Jan 10, 2018 keygene is proud of its collaborative spirit, and the project with ball has been especially satisfying, as it has directly impacted current breeding and product development, says arjen j. Van tunen provides worldwide contract, rental and support services for the dredging, earthmoving and mining industry as well as the maritime sector.
Apr 24, 20 keygene ceo arjen van tunen added that his company has already generated improved genes for innovative traits, including insect resistance and drought tolerance in various crops, and that. Dutch biotech firm to make car tires from hybrid dandelions news. The 900 plants will be imaged 9 times a day for 7 days a week. The website url for keygene is is arjen j van tunen the only contact you have for keygene, inc on buzzfiles professional subscription service we have contacts for keygene, inc. A new seed variety in europes heavily regulated gmo arena can cost a hundred million. Read more about crystal crop inks loi with keygene for improving seed biz on business standard. Nov 17, 2009 it began at a company called keygene, founded by arjen van tunen, a pioneer of the community. But in order to scale up the tiny dandelion plant to meet global rubber demands, keygene ceo arjen van tunen says the companys researchers are working to genetically modify a more efficient flower. Dutch biotech firm to make car tires from hybrid dandelions. Mar 25, 2014 keygene and kultevat reach milestones in russian dandelion natural rubber. Kiran k sharma, deputy director general research acting, icrisat and dr.
Apr 10, 2020 keygene is proud of its collaborative spirit, and the project with ball has been especially satisfying, as it has directly impacted current breeding and product development, says arjen j. Keygene opening ceremony institute for bioscience and. Jul 24, 2019 this will result in improved nongm crop varieties and increased masl business in india and asia, said arjen van tunen, ceo of keygene. Arjen van tunen is ceo of keygene, a dedicated sme plant biotechnology company with headquarters in wageningen, the netherlands. Bayer, keygene partner to improve agricultural crops. Hybrid dandelions could soon be used to make car tires. With around scientific experts keygene develops innovations for the improvement of our crops for the future. Among other side functions arjen is board member of europabio.
Dutch cooperative blurs food prejudices the new york times. The 1,000 plants will be captured in nine images a day, seven days a week and for five weeks strait. Keygene and icrisat would work together on innovative approaches for trait. Synthetic marijuana may cause kidney damage the atlantic. Arjen van tunen, ceo keygene, explained the conclusion of the european court of justice that gene editing mutagenesis and crop products made with this technology now fall under the gm regulations in the eu. This collaboration will enable masls growth in existing key markets as well as new markets and deliver superior hybrids in focus crops, helping drive the companys seeds business into the next orbit of. Agrochemical firm crystal crop protection today signed a letter of intent loi with the netherlandsbased agribiotech firm keygene to explore a strategic collaboration to discover new traits for increasing crop yields and combatting climate. Arjen van tunen, ceo keygene about the crop innovation.
The crop innovation company breakthrough innovations for better and healthier crops keygenesviews for the future arjen j van tunen, ceo keygene. Wur is a large, powerful ecosystem that you certainly want to belong to. Your career at a biotech company biobusiness summer school. Arjen van tunen, ceo keygene about this highly innovative tool. While japan has taken a slightly different position from both us and eu, where it will most likely not regulate or partly regulate. Memo to arjen van tunen keygene from alexander duyndam date 23rd march 2012 subject text to be submitted to financial times new drought tolerance crops provide yield and income increases for indian farmers. Ceo arjen van tunen sees the advantages of being a part of the campus. On 20 june, it will celebrate its 30th anniversary with its staff, many of whom have been involved with the business for quite some time. Van tunen knew that aphids did not attack certain wild strains of lettuce.
Keygenes ceo arjen van tunen sees europe in a leading position in crop innovation. Icrisat, keygene ink research partnership the hindu. At keygene we are excited about the opportunity to work with bayer cropscience on trait development in its key crops. Address 9600 gudelsky drive rockville, md 20850 united states of america. Keygene is a dedicated sme plant biotechnology company with headquarters in wageningen, the netherlands. Keygene launches strategic research collaboration the. Global challenges demand for better adapted, disease resistant crops. Keygenes headquarters is located in wageningen, gelderland, nl 6708. He worked 10 years for plant research international. Were making and developing a better rubber dandelion, which produces more rubber because of an increased size, arjen van tunen, currently. Keygene is a biotechnology firm that focuses on the development of crop yielding, molecular and plant breeding solutions. A single research project within our digital phenotyping facility with for example 900 plants generates a huge amount of data. New genetic technologies for public good and better crops. Find 62 researchers working at keygene wageningen, netherlands.
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